1831 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.
Boxing Events 12 July — having failed to fight him in 1829, Jem Ward finally meets Simon Byrne and wins controversially in the 33rd round. Ward reclaims the English Championship.Cyber Boxing Zone – Jem Ward. Retrieved on 7 November 2009.
Cricket Events This season sees Kent wicket-keeper Ned Wenman rise to prominence, though initially as a batsman. England Most runs – Ned Wenman 144 @ 16.00 (HS 35) Most wickets – William Lillywhite 40 (BB 7–?)
Horse racing England 1,000 Guineas Stakes – Galantine 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Riddlesworth The Derby – Spaniel The Oaks – Oxygen St. Leger Stakes – Chorister
Rowing Events C. Campbell and J. Williams compete for the first English professional sculling championship in London The Boat Race The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is not held this year
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